Last month the American Medical Association issued a policy recognizing "that exposure to excessive light at night, including extended use of various electronic media, can disrupt sleep or exacerbate sleep disorders, especially in children and adolescents." Full story »

On Friday, Republicans tried to use the Budget Control Act against President Barack Obama, as he launched a two-day campaign tour through Virginia. The law, which both parties created but neither takes responsibility for, would gouge defense spending starting Jan. 1. Full story »

Vice President Joe Biden urged black voters on Thursday to reject a pitch from Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, telling the NAACP that a Romney presidency would be a threat to the rights of black voters. Full story »

The cigar industry wants Congress to protect premium brands from standards imposed on cigarettes, such as requiring new health-warning labels, banning certain flavors and limiting the sizes and shapes of cigars. Full story »

Despite a two-day spate of attacks that killed more than three dozen people, including seven American soldiers, the U.S.-led coalition insisted Monday that the war in Afghanistan is on track and that Afghan security forces will be ready to defend their country when international troops withdraw. Full story »

The long-term political consequences of the June 28 Supreme Court ruling on the health care law remain unclear. But early indications show that as a fundraising tool, the 5-4 decision is a boon for both parties. Full story »

Overjoyed Libyans voted Saturday in their first election in decades, picking a parliament that will name the nation's government and write a constitution, nearly a year after former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and his self-created state met their demise after 42 years in power. Full story »

A computer specialist is suing the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security after a controversial fingerprint-sharing program incorrectly identified him as an illegal immigrant and authorities ordered him detained in a maximum-security prison. The lawsuit is the first legal challenge by a U.S. citizen to the Secure Communities program. Full story »

Russia and China joined the United States on Saturday in calling for a transitional government to replace the Bashar Assad dictatorship in Syria, a major shift after a bloody conflict in which Assad has used the army and police to fight a pro-democracy uprising. Full story »

Some politicians and health advocates want to restrict food stamp purchases to healthier items that could encourage better diets, reduce health care costs and make better use of precious tax dollars. Full story »

The Supreme Court soon will pull the trigger on the epic health care case. Better be ready to rumble. Everyone else is, as the court should announce Monday or by the end of the week whether the Obama administration's signature health care law lives or dies, in whole or in part. Full story »

President Barack Obama pounded Republican challenger Mitt Romney over his past business practices and current immigration views during a swing Friday through the heart of the nation's largest battleground state. Full story »

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